Land Pooling Policy – Indian Economy UPSC Notes
Land Pooling is a smart method where multiple small landowners voluntarily give their land to a Land Pooling Agency (like DDA in Delhi) for infrastruc
What is Land Pooling? Land Pooling is a smart method where multiple small landowners voluntarily give their land to a Land Pooling Agency (like DDA in Delhi) for infrastructure development. The agency develops roads, drainage, parks, water supply, etc. After development, the agency returns a portion (around 60–70% ) of the land back to the original owners . The remaining 30–40% is used to cover the cost of infrastructure . Why is Land Pooling Needed? After the Land Acquisition Act of 2013 , land compensation costs increased a lot. It became hard for the government to buy land for public projects. Land pooling is a cost-effective and fair alternative to forced land acquisition. How Do Landowners Benefit? They give up some land but get developed land in return , which has a higher market value . Better infrastructure means higher land prices and better living conditions . No forceful eviction – this is voluntary and beneficial for all parties . Example: Delhi (DDA - Delhi Development Authority) DDA is turnin…